Core Points - Trupanion held its annual awards event on June 18, 2025, to honor the veterinary community for their significant contributions to pet health and well-being [1][3] - The awards program received over 47,000 public votes, highlighting the importance of veterinary teams in North America [2][3] - Trupanion established June 18 as Veterinary Appreciation Day in 2015 to recognize the efforts of veterinary professionals [3] Award Winners - The 2025 Veterinary Appreciation Day Awards recognized 12 winners across various categories, including Veterinarian of the Year and Veterinary Professional of the Year [4][5] - Winners included Yafen Zhen, DVM from VCA San Martin Animal Hospital, and Marie Marquez, CSR from VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital, among others [6][8][9] - The awards spanned multiple regions in the U.S. and Canada, showcasing the diverse talent within the veterinary field [5][7] Company Overview - Trupanion is a leading provider of medical insurance for pets in North America, with over 1,000,000 pets enrolled [11] - The company offers unlimited payouts for the life of pets and has a patented process for direct payment to veterinarians at checkout [11] - Trupanion is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "TRUP" and was founded in 2000, headquartered in Seattle, WA [11]